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Could you explain cardiopulmonary bypass procedure to me in simple terms?
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Sure: Cardiopulmonary bypass is a technique using a machine to divert blood from the right side of the heart, bypassing the lungs, and returning the blood to the body past the left side of the heart.
Answered 1/21/2014
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